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despicable
adjective
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Divide despicable into syllables:

de · spi · ca · ble

How to pronounce despicable:

Definition of despicable:

despicable (adjective):
deserving contempt
morally reprehensible.
deserving to be despised so worthless or obnoxious as to rouse moral indignation

Synonyms for despicable:

abhorrent
abominable
cheap
contemptible
deplorable
detestable
dirty
disgraceful
disgusting
evil
grubby
hateful
lame
loathsome
lousy
mean
nasty
odious
paltry
pitiable
pitiful
ratty
repugnant
repulsive
revolting
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Antonyms for despicable:

a1
above
above board
aboveboard
acceptable
acclaimed
admirable
admired
aesthetic
affable
agreeable
aiding
alluring
altruistic
amazing
amiable
amusing
angelic
appealing
applaudable
appropriate
aristocratic
arresting
assisting
astonishing
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